Lauren Schlaht

Lauren Schlaht is a writer and communications strategist with experience in health, education, legal, nonprofit, and tech. A 2009 PR program graduate, she specializes in creating digital content for magazines, news outlets, blogs, and websites.

Who’s to Blame for the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated 9.7 million Americans misused prescription opioids in 2019. Another 745,000 used heroin, an opioid made

By Lauren Schlaht

/ 13 May 2021

Close-up of various illicit drugs displayed on a table.

Florida Birth Injury Program Investigation

Children change every aspect of a parent’s life, and for many, it’s a welcome experience. Parents plan and prepare for the arrival of their little one, but something

By Lauren Schlaht

/ 23 Apr 2021

Premature baby lying in a hospital crib.

Inmates Charged with Police Assault at Risk of Prison Abuse

Abuse is all too common in U.S. jails and prisons, with both inmates and correctional officers physically, sexually, and psychologically assaulting inmates. Certain populations face a greater risk of

By Lauren Schlaht

/ 19 Apr 2021

Silhouette of prison barbed wire and a watchtower against a sunset sky.

Rights Violations and Mental Illness a Result of Prison Abuse and Mistreatment

Prison abuse is a widespread problem in the United States. With about 2.3 million people in jails and prisons, the cost of staffing and running these facilities costs billions

By Lauren Schlaht

/ 8 Apr 2021

Prison guard standing near an inmate behind prison bars.

History on Repeat: The Sordid Reality of Prison Abuse in the U.S.

U.S. jails and prisons have been under fire for decades for the conditions in which inmates endure. Lawsuits against staff, facilities, and even states for prison abuse and inmate

By Lauren Schlaht

/ 2 Apr 2021

Prisoner wearing an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs.